You didn't tell people what the problem is and how to fix it. Most cases the thermostat is bad and not sending a signal to the heating element to stop heating the water.
Are the manufacturer's date nearly the same for both? Because the pro stores may have older manufacturer units in storage. While the box store got the most updated unit. Because manufacturers do change as parts saving to squeeze more money 💰 for profits for the same product and model. I have seen the same bathroom exhaust fans 20 years ago vs the brand new ones with lots of parts quality changes inside such as motor, fan blades, plastic cover, smaller & thinner electrical contacts, and thinner metal guage on the newest unit.
We didn't check manufacturer dates. Because that's part of what the buyer doesn't have control over when they need a heater. They go to the store and buy what's available.
Well today I went back to the work yard with my work van diesel Ford transit 22plate To be told Monday morning I will have the 2024 long wheel base electric transit and to be honest I'm not looking forward to it I am anti electric cars And I've just been forced one at work :(
I have an electric water heater. My family at home consists of a 69 year old dad and a 20 year old son...out of 5 adult children total. My wife died in an accident 3 years ago. I set my water timer to turn on at 5 pm and to turn off 3 hours later at 8 pm. I normally shower after 10 PM and that works well for my son and I. My current water heater is around 15 + years old...I'm guessing its 18 years old. Blue Sky's.
I worked for plumbing wholesale distributors and residential water heaters were always sold below cost because huge rebates were a big part of of the game. It’s like the franchised auto/truck dealership showing you their “invoice” and claiming that they are losing money, but they are definitely making some money.
I worked for plumbing wholesale distributors and residential water heaters were always sold below cost because huge rebates were a big part of of the game. It’s like the franchised auto/truck dealership showing you their “invoice” and claiming that they are losing money, but they are definitely making some money.
Your descriptions of relative quality are definitely biased to the "pro grade" many of your descriptions along the way as you narrate the video are not associated with the particular unit you are showing the features on. A weld giving out is a failure and you saying that it is better than holding higher pressure is ridiculous.
Interesting to see, I have been using Titan tankless water heaters for almost two decades now since they are so cheap, even if it didn't last that long they are worth it I think. Sucks when the power goes out I guess lol.
What this guy didn’t say was that the pro-grade vs box store is that they have the same WARRANTY. So to me a box store heater with a 10 yr warranty and a pro-grade is the same warranty, guess what, I’ll save the $150.00.
Honestly this isn't a very good comparison. You're comparing a 40,000 btu water heater to a 35,500 btu water heater that is almost $100 cheaper ( GCR-40 40 gal, 40,000 btu ProLine water heater with a 6 year warranty - G6-T4035NVR 40 gal, 35,500 btu Signature 100 with a 6 year warranty). The difference in btu rating puts these two water heaters in completely different classes. A higher btu rating means the tank has to be able to stand up to higher heat, you get better recovery time and costs more to operate. You should have gotten the 40,000 btu unit from Lowes (G6-T4040NVR) that is about the same price as the ProLine to make any valid comparison.
@@SmedleyPlumbing really I need to do the work for you well says enough! Google is your friend if you heard from it but I give one that is know world wide Bosch others are even US based companies… 👍🏻good luck
@@jeroenkoot2011 you're eager to split hairs and you think there's value by commenting in disagreement. There are many manufacturers of water heaters but only three manufacturers of the most commonly sourced tank type units. Those are Rheem, AO Smith, and Bradford White. Any others make up such a small market share that they don't deserve a mention.
How did it take so long for someone to finally come out with a clear and detailed comparison video?!? Thank you so much for taking the time and making the $ investment to review these products side by side. Fortunately I'm not in the market for a hot water heater, but now I see why pro grade is better. With that part settled... I'd be curious to see whats the difference between pro grade models. What makes a Bradford White so special?
Do you think the 89V battery giving close to 159 miles on a low roof would matter to you very much? Thank you. I am looking at the 2023 HR extra long 350 with the 68V battery. I want a van, not a car or truck!
I was under the impression that water heaters were an “open” system, so did not need expansion tanks. By contrast, hot water heating systems were “closed” and thus needed the expansion tanks., Thank you, and other commenters, for educating me. I plan to add an expansion tank as a result. I have asked this question - to tank or not to tank - of a number of professionals and none seemed confident in their responses. Their answers were limited to “what they’ve seen.” Your point about the anti-corrosion glass liners cracking, exposing the tank metal to corrosion, makes a lot of sense. It seems to me that it should be possible to detect such a breakdown, which would give you some warning that the water heater was living on borrowed time - unless the liners are frequently defective from the start. Indeed, I wonder why expansion components re not integral to the water heaters. I begin to understand why my first water heater split a seam after less than seven years. The replacement heater just passed the four year mark. Based upon your videos, I should replace the anode and add an expansion tank as soon as I can - if I want this heater to last.
So, if I understand your video, there are three conclusions: - Supply store heaters are worth the slightly higher price; - You need to replace the anode every 5 years or so; and, - Adding an expansion tank quickly pays for itself by greatly extending water heater life. Makes me wonder: - Why are anodes tightened so much you need an impact wrench to get them out; and, - Why don’t water heaters incorporate an air bladder (or integral expansion tank).
Not sure on why anode rods are on so tight. You wouldn't want the expansion tank built into the heater. If it fails, you want to be able to replace it.
I have water leaking from upper heating element area. (only one there is.) Do you think all will be well once I replace the element, or does the whole heater need replacing?
14:22 those holes higher up on the dip tube are for preventing siphoning. otherwise there's the possibility of someone's water heater running dry unintentionally and that will pretty much ruin it as I'm sure you know
